Wednesday, 2 July 2008

Smoked Paprika Baked Mackerel

This is possibly my favourite way to cook mackerel ever. Not only is smoked paprika another 'it' ingredient, but the recipe is simple, flavourful and healthy. See here for Nigel Slater's original recipe.

Thinly slice the red onion into rings and fry in the olive oil for around ten minutes or until translucent. Add the peeled crushed garlic, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and smoked paprika and fry around 5 minutes more. You will also need to add more olive oil as the breadcrumbs really soak it up.

Spoon the mixture over the rinsed and patted dry mackerel fillets and bake in a preheated oven for around 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle them over the fish before serving.

About Me

Since moving to Portobello Road in late 2007, my kitchen there has become my haven. With an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish to be found right outside my front door in the world famous Portobello Market, I have taken immense pleasure in creating healthy, nutritious and tasty meals for me and my partner.
I believe in healthy eating. I believe that good food is the key to many things. I believe it is not only the key to good health, to energy and vitality but also that food made with love is a vital part of that big complicated picture which creates happiness. I believe in eating organic, seasonal food where possible. I believe in eating whole and unprocessed foods. I believe in the principles of food combining in general. I believe in the incredible health giving powers of juicing fresh fruit and vegetables. I believe in limiting the amount of wheat, salt, sugar, dairy and red meat in my diet. I believe in eating my greens every day.
I also believe in breaking all of the above rules every now and again!